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LISTEN: Justice Jackson asks what stops presidents from committing crimes if they're immune from prosecution
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LISTEN: Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but case could be delayed further
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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court discusses Trump's Immunity
  • Conservative US Supreme Court justices signal sympathy for the argument that presidents have some immunity against criminal charges for certain actions taken in office.

  • Former President Donald Trump appealed after lower courts rejected his request to be shielded from four election-related criminal charges.

  • The Supreme Court hearing could distort the presidency without immunity and affect decision-making when bold and fearless action is most needed.

  • The Supreme Court's decision on immunity is expected and could lead to Trump's trial occurring before the election.
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Trump back in New York court for hush money trial while the Supreme Court considers presidential immunity case
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law: The climate protection law can be passed by the Bundestag on Friday as planned ...
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LISTEN: Justice Coney Barrett asks Trump lawyer why impeachment 'gateway' would only apply to the president
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Trump back in New York court for hush money trial while the Supreme Court considers presidential immunity case
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Analyzing the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's presidential immunity claim: The Supreme Court heard debate over one of its most consequential cases ...
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Analyzing the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's presidential immunity ...
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Constitutional Court examines electoral law reform of the traffic light system: The Bundestag is to become smaller again as a result of the electoral law reform ...
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Quick Glance: Jack Smith Urges Supreme Court to Reject Trump's Immunity Claim
  • Special counsel Jack Smith pushed the Supreme Court in a court filing ahead of the April 25 arguments to reject former President Donald Trump's stance that he should be given absolute immunity in the federal election interference case.

  • Outlined in the 66-page filing were a series of arguments by Smith and his team against Trump's assertion that a president is shielded from criminal prosecution.

  • Prosecutors contended that there are no presidential authorities that would grant Trump immunity in this instance, and historical evidence discredits Trump's assertions.

  • Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith in 2022 to probe Trump's alleged involvement in disputing the 2020 presidential election results. The Supreme Court is scheduled to conduct oral arguments on Trump's immunity argument on April 25.
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Supreme Court Tosses Aside Kari Lake’s Voting Machine Lawsuit: The right-wing firebrand accused the high court of “institutional inertia” on election issues ...
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Supreme Court Tosses Aside Kari Lake’s Voting Machine Lawsuit
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VVPAT hearing: ‘Cannot disclose source code of EVM, will be misused’, says Supreme Court, seeks EC clarification ahead of order
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Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
  • A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.

  • Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.

  • Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.

  • Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
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South Koreans sue government over climate change, saying it's violating human rights
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Spain Says Germany Can Find a Way to Make Joint EU Borrowing Work: The European Union will be able to find a way to raise more joint debt that is acceptable to ...
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After Supreme Court rap, Patanjali issues another public apology — bigger in size
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Breaking News: Arizona’s highest court upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions, but put the decision on hold for further challenges ... Show more   www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/arizona-abortion-ban.html
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
  • Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

  • Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

  • Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

  • The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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Analysis: Supreme Court will weigh whether Trump is immune from prosecution. Here's what to watch
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Day before SC hearing, Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna tender ‘unconditional and unqualified apology’
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Breaking News: Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law vote
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LISTEN: Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but case could be delayed further
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The constitutional court has ruled that a second extension of Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn’s tenure in office is unconstitutional.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/court-rules-second-extension-dpps-term-unconstitutional/
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IEC approaches Constitutional Court to set aside Zuma/MK Party order: The commission says if the matter is not finalised before elections, there is a real risk a ...
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IEC approaches Constitutional Court to set aside Zuma/MK Party order
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Donald Trump pushes Arizona politicians to 'remedy' state abortion ruling that he says 'went too far'
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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
  • Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

  • The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

  • Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

  • The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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Prosecutor Claudette Thompson has been appointed acting director of public prosecutions (DPP). Her substantive position is senior deputy DPP ... Show more   #GLNRToday
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XXL Bundestag: Why the Constitutional Court is hearing the new electoral law: A year and a half before the Bundestag elections, Karlsruhe is dealing with the new ...
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Supreme Court questions use of obstruction law in Jan. 6 cases: The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case looking at an obstruction law used to ...
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Supreme Court questions use of obstruction law in Jan. 6 cases
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Zuma, MK Party triumph as IEC loses bid to bar former president from election: Former president Jacob Zuma and the MK Party have triumphed over the Electoral ...
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Dr. DeShawn Taylor is an abortion provider in Arizona who says the 1864 abortion ban that was recently reinstated by the state's supreme court will have a ... Show more
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Liberal Justice to Retire From Wisconsin Supreme Court, Leaving Control Uncertain
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‘We will rip you apart’: Why Supreme Court rebuked Patanjali | Case explained: The Supreme Court has rejected apologies by Ramdev and Balkrishna and said it will ...
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Arizona Republicans denounce revived 1864 abortion ban in sudden reversal: As the party struggles to talk about abortion, response marks fastest and strongest ...
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Arizona Republicans denounce revived 1864 abortion ban in sudden reversal
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Supreme Court weighs whether federal law allowing emergency abortions overrides state bans
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Zuma, MK Party given until Tuesday to file papers in IEC application: The Constitutional Court has granted former president Jacob Zuma and his uMkhonto we Sizwe ...
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Zuma, MK Party given until Tuesday to file papers in IEC application
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Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban - UPI.com: Arizona's Republican-controlled House voted Wednesday to overturn the state's 1864 ban on ...
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#WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that it would cease to function if it was compelled to break the encryption of messages ... Show more   www.livemint.com/companies/news/will-cease-to-function-if-forced-to-break-encryption-whatsapp-tells-delhi-high-court-11714047728696.html
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National Labor Relations Board's authority faces challenge in Starbucks Supreme Court case
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Three new SC judges sworn in: Three judges were sworn in as Supreme Court justices yesterday.
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Three new SC judges sworn in
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Supreme Court poised to allow camping bans to stand in major homelessness case: Supreme Court justices grappled over whether or not cities and local ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Debates Homeless Ban and Rights of the Unhoused
  • Justices expressed concerns over penalizing homeless individuals for sleeping outside without alternatives.

  • Review of Oregon anti-camping laws could lead to significant rulings on the rights of the unhoused.

  • Liberal justices criticized Grants Pass laws for criminalizing basic human needs.

  • Conservative justices emphasized policymakers, not judges, should set rules for dealing with homelessness.
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USA: Supreme Court considers Trump's immunity: The US Supreme Court wants to clarify the immunity of US presidents. For Trump, this could delay the start of the ...
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LISTEN: Justices ask government which 'core powers' are covered by presidential immunity
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Prosecution detains ex-candidate | kuwaittimes: Prosecution detains ex-candidate - Kuwait - KUWAIT: The public prosecution on Thursday ordered the detention of ...
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Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Wednesday are as follows:
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Express View on child care leave: Bringing up a child: SC ruling on child care leave as a constitutional entitlement is important. But for an even playing field ...
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Express View on child care leave: Bringing up a child
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Trump Attorney John Sauer Doubles Down On Argument That Presidents Are Immune From Assassinating Political Rivals At Supreme Court
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Trump Attorney John Sauer Doubles Down On Argument That Presidents Are ...
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Electoral law reform: Will the Federal Constitutional Court abolish the five percent clause?
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ConCourt has 'constitutional duty' to hear Hlophe, say his lawyers: Directions from apex court about potential grounds of recusal of its justices ...
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State wins its appeal of controversial Coko rape ruling: The supreme court of appeal confirms stringent standard for consent as defence in rape cases
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State wins its appeal of controversial Coko rape ruling
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On homelessness, one Supreme Court justice asked the right question | Opinion: Whether in NC or Oregon, one question matters most concerning the homelessness ...
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Supreme Court skeptical of laws against unhoused people camping. California officials await decision
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Arizona Republicans again block effort to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban: After decrying state supreme court ruling on ban with no exceptions for rape or ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
  • Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

  • Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

  • State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

  • A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
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Indonesia court rejects presidential election challenge: JAKARTA: Indonesia's constitutional court on Monday (April 22) rejected a challenge to the ...
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More than 2,000 criminal cases against MPs, MLAs decided in 2023: SC told: New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Special courts for trial of criminal cases related to Members ...
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What’s at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court case on laws limiting homelessness: The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday on whether laws limiting ...
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The Government Won’t Let My Wife and Me Raise Our Family in the United States: As it considers Department of State v. Muñoz, I hope the Supreme Court listens to ...
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The SC on Tuesday postponed the hearing on the contempt case against #PatanjaliAyurved and #BabaRamdev , for publishing misleading medical advertisements ... Show more   www.deccanherald.com/india/patanjali-case-sc-postpones-hearing-to-april-30-says-union-will-be-the-focus-2990268
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Delhi court reserves order on Manish Sisodia’s bail pleas: Sisodia had moved court for bail on January 27 this year. On March 13, the Supreme Court had dismissed ...
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Delhi court reserves order on Manish Sisodia’s bail pleas
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Gregor Gysi: “They then have no idea at all about people’s problems.”: Gregor Gysi is fighting for the left before the Constitutional Court against the traffic ...
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Supreme Court hears case on whether cities can criminalize homelessness, disband camps
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Zuma once again tests the limits of our laws: The constitution prescribes consequences for breaking the law. A lawbreaker should not be a lawmaker ...
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Zuma once again tests the limits of our laws
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SC: Denying women child care leave is violation of Constitution: Taking up the plea, the Supreme Court had issued notice to the state on September 15, 2022 ...
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SC: Denying women child care leave is violation of Constitution
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On scrapping of electoral bonds, PM Modi says ‘everyone will regret it’: PM Modi highlighted the introduction of electoral bonds in his tenure to fight the use ...
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SC allows abortion of 30-week foetus: What is the law on abortions, and what does the court consider?
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LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments on constitutionality of Jan. 6 obstruction charges
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Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
  • The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.

  • During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

  • A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.

  • The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.